29 Mar 2017 / Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
According to new rules, it will be compulsory for all on/off signers of all nationalities (including those from 48 countries who were previously entitled to obtained visa upon arrival at the immigration counter) embarking/disembarking vessels at Fujairah port or anchorage.
This new rules will be implemented from the date of receipt of the Notice to Agent from the Harbour Master of Fujairah Port.
To obtain the 96-hours online visa, copies of valid passport and seaman book copies must be uploaded. If a crew member does not have seaman book or their seaman book has expired, they will not be able to embark or disembark at Fujairah port. The same rule will apply for aboard engineers, technicians, auditors, inspectors, surveyors and superintendents, but they can attend vessels by obtaining a Mission Visa. However, the immigration manager advises that they will not be able to sail with the vessel from Fujairah.
For information about operations at Fujairah, contact GAC Fujairah at [email protected]
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